The following is archived from the Sys Admin page. --MEG

The Goal

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I want you to take and pass Microsoft's Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270). Microsoft Certification is a foot in the door at many companies for IT professionals. Pass just this test and you'll be able to call yourself a Microsoft Certified Professional.

The Holiday Geek Gift Guide

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• Video Gaming
• Music/Phones
• Organization
• Computers
• Geek stuff and toys

Course Outline

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1. Installing and Generally Messing With the Perfect Windows XP Professional Setup
2. Dealing With Hardware Devices and Drivers
3. Perfect User Accounts (Aug. 13-31)
4. Permissions for Everything, Plus Sharing (Sept. 5-28)
5. Storage (Nov. 8 - 16)
6. Those Darned Printers (Oct. 1-12)
7. Networking and Active Directory (Oct. 15- Nov. 6)
8. Security (Nov. 26-??)
9. Optimizing System Performance
10. Backing Up and Restoring Data